{"id":7670,"date":"2021-11-09T18:42:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T00:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?post_type=program&#038;p=663"},"modified":"2025-09-08T13:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:19:43","slug":"urban-studies-ba-urban-planning-mup","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urban-studies\/academics\/urban-studies-ba-urban-planning-mup\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Studies, BA \/Urban Planning, MUP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Urban Studies, BA \/Urban Planning, MUP                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BA, MUP: Accelerated Graduate<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\"><p class=\"is-style-default\">Accelerated master\u2019s degrees (AMDs) allow high-achieving students to begin graduate-level work before completion of the undergraduate degree. By double-counting some credits for both the bachelor\u2019s and the master\u2019s degree, students can earn both in five years total instead of the usual six.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The curriculum is quite structured in an AMD \u2013 specific classes need to be taken at specific times \u2013 so early planning is critical to be able to benefit from the time savings built into the program. Students should begin planning in their first year and be prepared to start at an advanced level of Urban Studies that same year.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Students begin the program working on the undergraduate coursework needed for the bachelor\u2019s degree. By the third year, students are taking advanced undergraduate coursework and some graduate coursework at the same time.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Admissions to the AMD will be determined at the start of junior year and is dependent upon meeting the normal criteria for graduate school admissions such as GPA. Students who aren\u2019t admitted to the AMD can continue on in the undergraduate program to earn just the bachelor\u2019s degree as long as they are in good academic standing.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You can read more about AMDs and our FAQ via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/academic-policies-and-procedures\/masters-resources\/accelerated-graduate-degrees\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School website<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Accelerated Graduate 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Accelerated Master&#8217;s Degree:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--border\">\n<li><strong>Cost Savings<\/strong> \u2014 finishing two degrees in five years instead of six saves one full year of tuition cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Savings<\/strong> \u2014 completing both degrees a year early gets you started in your career faster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boosted Salary<\/strong> \u2014 starting your career with a master&#8217;s degree can garner you a higher starting salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rigorous Curriculum<\/strong> \u2014 the pace and courses are well-suited to gifted and advanced students&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-7653\" \n                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class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-urban-studies-accelerated-graduate-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-urban-studies-accelerated-graduate-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-urban-studies-accelerated-graduate-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n<h3>Overview<\/h3><p>The program consists of three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study.<\/p><p>The total number of credits for the BA-Urban Studies is 120 and the total number of credits for the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) is 48 credits. The Accelerated Master of Urban Planning will utilize 9 forward-shared and 21 backward-shared credits. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul>\t<li>Forward-shared courses are taken at the graduate level while the student is in their undergraduate career, and may be applied to the MUP in Urban Planning upon admission into the Graduate School. In accordance with existing Graduate School policy, students must earn a B or higher in the course (B- is not acceptable). See the Benchmark area for all approved Urban Studies U\/G courses.\u00a0<\/li>\t<li>Backward-shared courses are taken at the graduate level while the student is in their graduate career, and may be applied to the BA in Urban Studies upon completion of the course. This includes all approved Urban Planning graduate courses.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Advising<\/h4><p>The Urban Studies Associate Director\/Undergraduate Studies Coordinator will be responsible for advising students in the accelerated BA in Urban Studies\/Master of Urban Planning.<\/p><p>The Urban Planning Graduate Advisor will be responsible for tracking and advising graduate students applying to and admitted by the Graduate School as part of the accelerated BA in Urban Studies\/Master of Urban Planning.<\/p><p>Admission to the professional phase of the Master of Urban Planning is selective and occurs in December-January of the junior (3rd) year.\u00a0Students should apply by December 15th to be considered for funding and priority registration.<\/p><p>Students who do not satisfactorily meet admissions criteria for the Master of Urban Planning may continue with their BA undergraduate degree in Urban Studies.<\/p><h3>Advancement to Major\/Admission<\/h3>\n\n<h4>Undergraduate Requirements<\/h4>\n<p>Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. The Accelerated Master of Urban Planning requires students meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Minimum 51ÁÔÆæ cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.<\/li>\n\t<li>Completion of all General Education Requirements (GER).<\/li>\n\t<li>Junior standing.<\/li>\n\t<li>Declaration of major in Urban Studies with the intent to apply for the Accelerated Master of Urban Planning degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students must meet these requirements before taking any graduate (G) level classes as an undergraduate student.<\/p>\n<p>Approved enrollment into graduate level course work during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to the Master of Urban Planning as part of the accelerated Master of Urban Planning program. These courses fulfill requirements for the BA in Urban Studies, regardless of acceptance into Graduate School.<\/p>\n<h4>Graduate Admissions Requirements<\/h4>\n<p>Admission to the professional phase of the Master of Urban Planning is selective and occurs in December-January of the junior (3rd) year.\u00a0To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor's degree, a student must meet the criteria for admission established by the MUP and the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 99 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student. In addition, admission to the MUP requires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>A cumulative 51ÁÔÆæ grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.<\/li>\n\t<li>Three letters of recommendation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Double Counted Courses <\/h3>\n\n<p>This accelerated graduate degree program involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Urban Studies (USP), BA and Urban Planning MUP. There are 9 forward-shared credits and 21 backward-shared credits for a total of 30 shared credits.<\/p>\n<h4>Eligible Forward-shared Courses<\/h4>\n<p>Courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level and will count toward the MUP graduate requirement, and will also fulfill the Urban Studies major requirements.<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Courses approved for forward sharing<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AFRIC 300G\">AFRIC\u00a0300G<\/span><\/td><td>Urban Violence<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AFRIC 319G\">AFRIC\u00a0319G<\/span><\/td><td>African American Urban History<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 441G\">GEOG\u00a0441G<\/span><\/td><td>Geography of Cities and Metropolitan Areas<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 443G\">GEOG\u00a0443G<\/span><\/td><td>Cities of the World: Comparative Urban Geography<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 464G\">GEOG\u00a0464G<\/span><\/td><td>Environmental Problems<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 520G\">GEOG\u00a0520G<\/span><\/td><td>Physical Geography of the City<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 540G\">GEOG\u00a0540G<\/span><\/td><td>Globalization and the City<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 564G\">GEOG\u00a0564G<\/span><\/td><td>Urban Environmental Change and Social Justice<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"GEOG 826\">GEOG\u00a0826<\/span><\/td><td>Intermediate Geographic Information Science<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"HIST 450G\">HIST\u00a0450G<\/span><\/td><td>The History of Milwaukee<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"HIST 463G\">HIST\u00a0463G<\/span><\/td><td>History of the American City<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"POL SCI 450G\">POL\u00a0SCI\u00a0450G<\/span><\/td><td>Urban Political Problems<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"POL SCI 452G\">POL\u00a0SCI\u00a0452G<\/span><\/td><td>Administrative Law<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URB STD 450G\">URB\u00a0STD\u00a0450G<\/span><\/td><td>Urban Growth and Development: A Global View<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h4>Eligible Backward-shared Courses<\/h4>\n<p>These courses fulfill College of Letters &amp; Sciences (L&amp;S) electives for the undergraduate degree (a maximum of 30 credits outside of L&amp;S may be counted toward the L&amp;S BA).<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Courses approved for backward sharing<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 701\">URBPLAN\u00a0701<\/span><\/td><td>Introduction to Land Use Planning<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 702\">URBPLAN\u00a0702<\/span><\/td><td>Introduction to Planning Law<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 711\">URBPLAN\u00a0711<\/span><\/td><td>Planning Theories and Practice<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 720\">URBPLAN\u00a0720<\/span><\/td><td>Urban Development Theory and Planning<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 721\">URBPLAN\u00a0721<\/span><\/td><td>Applied Planning Methods<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 740\">URBPLAN\u00a0740<\/span><\/td><td>Data Analysis Methods I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"URBPLAN 810\">URBPLAN\u00a0810<\/span><\/td><td>Planning Policy Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-urban-studies-accelerated-graduate-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; 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Letters &amp; Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors. L&amp;S college advisors advise across your entire degree program while departmental faculty advisors focus on the major.<\/p> <p>College advisors are located in Holton Hall (or virtually for online students) and serve as your primary advisor. They are your point person for your questions about navigating college and completing your degree. College advisors will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Assist you in defining your academic and life goals.<\/li> \t<li>Help you create an educational plan that is consistent with those goals.<\/li> \t<li>Assist you in understanding curriculum, major and degree requirements for graduation, as well as university policies and procedures.<\/li> \t<li>Provide you with information about campus and community resources and refer you to those resources as appropriate.<\/li> \t<li>Monitor your progress toward graduation and completion of requirements.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Faculty advisors mentor students in the major and assist them in maximizing their development in the program. You will begin working with a faculty advisor when you declare your major. Faculty advisors are an important partner and will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Help you\u00a0understand major requirements and course offerings in the department.\u00a0<\/li> \t<li>Explain opportunities for internships and undergraduate research and guide you in obtaining those experiences.<\/li> \t<li>Serve as an excellent resource as you consider potential graduate programs and career paths in your field.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Students are encouraged to meet with both their college advisor and faculty advisor at least once each semester. 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